The Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Affirmative Counseling Self-Efficacy Inventory (LGB-CSI): Development, validation, and training implications.

Abstract

Five studies on the development of the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Affirmative Counseling Inventory (LGB-CSI) were conducted. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses of an initial pool of 64 items yielded 5 factors that assess counselor self-efficacy to perform lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) affirmative counseling behaviors (Application of Knowledge, Advocacy Skills, Self-Awareness, Relationship, and Assessment Skills). The LGB-CSI evidenced high internal consistency; however, low test-retest reliability was found over a 2-week period. Convergent validity was supported by correlations with measures of general counseling self-efficacy and attitudes toward LGB individuals. Discriminant validity was evidenced by an absence of relations between the LGB-CSI and measures of social desirability, self-deceptive positivity, and impression management. Construct validity was supported by findings indicating varying levels of self-efficacy commensurate with status in the field. Recommendations for training interventions are discussed.

A Review and Critique of Multicultural Competence Measures

“…Among the 16 measures, only the LGB-CSI (Dillon & Worthington, 2003) satisfied eight of these nine criteria. The CBMCS (Gamst et al, 2004), MCKAS (Ponterotto et al, 2002), MCI (Sodowsky et al, 1994), and MCSE-RD (Sheu & Lent, 2007) satisfied seven criteria.…”

“…Specifically, it measures self-efficacy in forming an emotional bond, establishing tasks, and in setting goals in a gay affirming manner. The Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Affirmative Counseling Self-Efficacy Inventory (LGB-CSI; Dillon & Worthington, 2003), which is composed of five dimensions: (a) application of knowledge, (b) advocacy skills, (c) awareness, (d) relationships, and (e) assessment, is also a measure of self-efficacy in performing gay-affirmative clinical practice.…”

Individual and cultural‐diversity competency: Focus on the therapist

“…For this purpose, Bidell (2003) has introduced the Sexual Orientation Counselor Scale (SOCS), which assesses awareness, knowledge, and skills and for which reliability and validity have been established. Dillon and Worthington (2003) also have introduced recently the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Affirmative Counseling Self-Efficacy Inventory (LGB-CSI). It is designed as a self-report measure to assess the following affirmative counseling behaviors: application of knowledge, advocacy skills, self-awareness, relationship, and assessment skills.…”

Witness self‐efficacy: Development and validation of the construct

“…This line of inquiry has produced a series of therapist self-efficacy scales such as the Addiction Counseling Self-Efficacy Scale (ACSES; Murdock, Wendler, & Nilsson, 2005), Multicultural Counseling Self-Efficacy Scale-Racial Diversity Form (MCSE-RD; Sheu & Lent, 2007), and the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Affirmative Counseling Self-Efficacy Inventory (LGB-CSI; Dillon & Worthington, 2003). Moreover, several self-efficacy scales were utilized as outcome measures in training programs.…”